Regional FP&A Manager

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate growth and profitability objectives.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment opportunities, and risk assessments, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to analyze performance variances, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and dashboards that translate complex financial data into clear, strategic narratives for stakeholders.

• Continuously refine FP&A processes, leveraging automation and advanced analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Champion the adoption of digital tools to streamline reporting and improve real-time decision support.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls while driving innovation in financial workflows.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business unit / functional leaders, providing financial guidance to optimize pricing, cost structures, and resource allocation.
• Proactively identify opportunities for margin expansion, cost optimization, and operational efficiency improvements.

• Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably in multinational organizations with exposure to complex financial modeling and cross-functional business partnering.
• Proven track record in process improvement, digital tool implementation, and agile adaptation to organizational change.
• Technical Competencies:

• Expertise in advanced financial modeling (scenario analysis, DCF, sensitivity testing) and data visualization tools (Power BI).
• High proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Excel; familiarity with AI/ML applications in finance is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS standards and financial compliance frameworks.
• Key Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• Agile mindset: Ability to pivot priorities in a dynamic environment and rapidly master new technologies.
• Strategic business acumen: Balances analytical rigor with big-picture thinking to drive enterprise value.
• Collaborative leadership: Builds trust across teams and influences decision-making at all levels.

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